Cost of living in Kohtla-Jarve is 37% lower than in Oulu (without rent).
Rent in Kohtla-Jarve is 39% cheaper than in Oulu.
Cost of living including rent in Kohtla-Jarve is 38% lower than in Oulu.
Food in Kohtla-Jarve is 35% cheaper than in Oulu.
Transport in Kohtla-Jarve is 63% cheaper than in Oulu.
| Kohtla-Jarve | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kohtla-Jarve | Oulu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.9 $ | 113 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.97 $ | 12.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.76 $ | 7.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.6 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 2.93 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.64 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 8.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.66 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.45 $ | 15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.89 $ | 11.1 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.19 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.2 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.1 $ | 23.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 48.1 $ | 123 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.39 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.75 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ | 1.71 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
181 $ | 60.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
278 $ | 93.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.9 $ | 28.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 333 $ | 958 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 473 $ | 1,286 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,967 $ | 3,608 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,448 $ | 2,392 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,112 $ | 2,808 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.82 % | 3.69 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.3 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.63 $ | 16.7 $ |
| Haircut | 17.1 $ | 22.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.4 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.1 $ | 91.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 347 $ | 334 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,347 $ | 11,026 $ |